Water Soldier - Loose

£3.50

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  • Ex Tax: £2.92
  • Product Code: Plant Floating Water Soldier - Loose

Water Soldier

Stratiotes aloides


An unusual, native plant with long, narrow and serrated leaves. They like to have their roots in contact with soil or mulm on the base of the pond. An empty plant basket with pea gravel would be a suitable anchor. Most ponds containing Stratiotes seem to have clear water. 

This plant will sink to the bottom of the pond over winter to protect itself by pulling itself down with its roots. In the spring it will rise to the surface again.


Plant Type: Floating
Recommended Depth: -
Max. Spread: 15-30cm
UK Native: Yes
Good For Pollinators: No
Winter Hardy: Yes
Position: Full Sun / Part Shade
Flowers During: June - August
Growth Speed: Medium
Basket Size: Supplied as single plants. 


This is available for posting as well as Click & Collect. Please note that the foliage may be trimmed on postal orders to safely fit the plant(s) in the box.

Postal orders containing plants despatched on Mondays (Tuesday if bank holiday). Click & Collect plant orders are available for collection the next day.

We have a broader range and more established plants available for purchase at Wayside during shop opening hours. Aquatic soil/compost is only available instore and via Click & Collect due to weight.

For larger orders, or if you are interested in any pond plants that are not currently on the website, please get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your request.


Tags: Plants, Native, Floating, Evergreen

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